Agriculture

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L to R: Gerry Spinelli, Chris Shogren, UCCE Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Lindsey Pedroncelli and Natalie Levy, UCCE Soil Health and Organics Material Management Advisor, pose with a batch of fresh pesto.
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South Coast REC studies pesto profitability for small-scale basil growers

January 10, 2025
By Saoimanu Sope
UC ANR advisors, staff research methods in conserving highly perishable product If you visited the greenhouse at the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center in early fall, you would have smelled a sweet aroma with notes of lemon, pepper and licorice.
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CropManage: Online Irrigation and Nutrient Management Tool: Article

2025 San Joaquin Valley Integrated Water and Nitrogen Management Trainings

January 10, 2025
By Mercy Olmstead
SSJV Water Quality Coalitions are excited to offer a FREE 2-day training event through their joint management practices evaluation program (SSJV MPEP). The training will be held in January 2025 at three convenient locations: Bakersfield, Parlier, and Tulare.
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L to R: Gerry Spinelli, Chris Shogren, UCCE Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Lindsey Pedroncelli and Natalie Levy, UCCE Soil Health and Organics Material Management Advisor, pose with a batch of fresh pesto.
Food Blog: Article

South Coast REC studies pesto profitability for small-scale basil growers

January 10, 2025
By Saoimanu Sope
UC ANR advisors, staff research methods in conserving highly perishable product If you visited the greenhouse at the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center in early fall, you would have smelled a sweet aroma with notes of lemon, pepper and licorice.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

2025 CropManange Hands-on Workshop - Watsonville

January 10, 2025
By Mercy Olmstead
Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support to the Field CropManage Hands-On Workshop & Office Hours - Watsonville Date: January 23, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Flower Visitation Technique

January 10, 2025
By Ben A Faber
An Australian Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for boosting crop production while also benefiting the environment.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Leaves Last and Last

January 8, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Avocados come from a wet environment. The Guatemalan and Mexican races come from cloud forest environments that are dripping much of the year from if not rain, a high humidity that creates a cloud-like condition.
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